Marc AnthonyStrictly Curls Stretch

Now there’s a product to loosen and lengthen tightly wound curls! This curly hair product has been perfectly formulated to add just the right amount of weight to your curl without feeling stiff, hea Read More...

Now there’s a product to loosen and lengthen tightly wound curls! This curly hair product has been perfectly formulated to add just the right amount of weight to your curl without feeling stiff, heavy or looking flat, letting them fall looser and longer until your next wash. The lengthening formula wraps around each tendril to deflate puffiness, smooth frizz and prevent pesky curl shrinkage.
Developed with Coconut Oil and an added hydrating complex of Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Soyabean to give your coils the deep full-day hydration it needs. It defines each tendril to create soft, flowing, elongated curls. Hide

This is the first time I've used a curl stretching product on my hair, and it does what it says. I have some tight spirals towards the back section of my head, and this product definitely loosened them up. I put this on first and then the curl defining lotion.

Right now I have shoulder length 3a/b hair, and when I wear it curly it gets a little too "Shirley Temple" for me and doesn't touch my shoulders. So, I was looking for something that would provide a little stretch. It seems to do what it says. I followed the instructions on the box and let my hair dry naturally. It was super crunchy, so I scrunched out the crunch (upside down) and then gently ran my finger through the bottom layer. After scrunching my hair looks very soft and shiny. I like the results a lot--instead of having loose curls I would say that I have a natural looking wave. I have never been able to "wash and wear" with anything else, so I'm really impressed. Hopefully the results will last through the day. I like the lemony scent, which fades when the hair has dried.
My only complaint is that my hair feels sort of gummy (which is why I gave it a 4 instead of 5.) If it washes well this will be an HG product for me!

When I first opened the product the first thing I noticed was the smell. It has a distinctive tropical smell that I came to love. The scent also stayed into second day hair, which I love. I used this product after shampooing and conditioning my hair. I did not use any heat, and allowed my hair to dry normally. On a good day without humidity I do notice that curls seem to appear looser. I am curious to try the product again after applying a small amount of heat.